merrymaking

/ˈmɛriˌmeɪkɪŋ/
noun
  1. Lively, festive activity or celebration; fun and enjoyment.
    • After the wedding, the guests joined in the merrymaking at the reception hall.
    • The village square was the center of merrymaking during the harvest festival.
    • The merrymaking continued late into the night with music and dancing.
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